A quick-thinking leisure centre worker who saved a man's life has said defibrillators "should be everywhere". Katie Porter-Burrows Crossley, aged 25, was working at the Smithills Sports Centre in May this year when a 71-year-old gent collapsed in the middle of his badminton game. The man stopped breathing, but the intervention of Katie, other bystanders and paramedics brought him back to consciousness.
He went to hospital following the incident, but is now said to be doing better and is looking to make a return to badminton. Katie said: "He is one of our regulars. He is very cheerful, well-respected and encourages everyone to join in and be involved.
Katie's quick thinking saved the man's life (Image: Public) "They had nearly finished the match when he just froze and collapsed and hit his head on the steps. His teammate came running in saying he needed first aid. Read more: Train conductor hailed for kindness towards troubled teenager Read more: Sister's beautiful tribute to 'inspirational' woman who died after battle with cancer Read more: 'They were looking at a fine, I was looking at a jail sentence' former landlady "I went in and checked him over, he stopped breathing so I did CPR and got someone to get the defibrillator, that brought him back in time for the paramedics to keep going.
"When he got to the hospital he had to go into a coma, but he is doing better now and came in to see us all and thank us." Katie (Image: Public) She added: "That was delightful, I feel I did.